Monthly Archives: January 2015

7 Tips for a More Anonymous Approach to Street Photography ~ Valerie Jardin

Can you imagine a world without street photography? Think of the legacy that Doisneau, Cartier-Bresson, and lesser known pioneers of the genre left for us to enjoy for generations to come. We can all play a part in documenting the … Continue reading

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Prime Lenses: Pros and Cons ~ Pashminu Mansukhani

First, let’s discuss different types of lenses and how they’re used. Standard Zoom: These are the most common type of lenses and practically all the kit lenses bundled with cameras fall into this category. The most popular is the 18mm-55mm … Continue reading

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Candlelight Photography Tips and Techniques ~ Ziv Haparnas

Candles are a unique light source that can result in breathtaking photos. Candlelight temperature is different than flash, daylight, or regular bulb light. Using candlelight is hard and requires experience. This article will provide you some basic ideas with which … Continue reading

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Top 10 Underwater Photography Questions Answered ~ David Tong

A rugged, waterproof, underwater-capable digital camera opens a whole new world of photography opportunities to any shutterbug regardless of skill level. Having the luxury of shooting in rain, snow, high altitude, and underwater without worrying about camera damage is not … Continue reading

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The History of Photography ~ Toad Hollow Musings

As 2014 draws to a close and 2015 is upon us it’s time to reflect on the events that brought us all here today. Many artists at this time of year compile a Top 10 Photographs list as in introspective … Continue reading

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Camera Tripod Tips: When Do You Need One? ~ Sheila Crosby

With very rare exceptions, the main subject of your photograph must be sharp—not necessarily the whole picture, but certainly the subject. Even if you want the subject blurred, to give a sense of movement, then the background must be sharp. … Continue reading

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10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Photography This Year ~ Joaquin Duenas

Reading books, attending workshops, and browsing the Internet are all good things that can help you take better photos. The following tips will improve the way you create amazing photos and how you see photography. Read More…

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7 Simple Photography Hacks ~ You Tube Video

This plays quickly but there are some interesting no cost ideas. See…

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